comparing broadband / phone / TV packages

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when comparing broadband / phone / TV packages, I see there's a great variation in terms of broadband speed. Most go up to 17Mbps. But some (eg BT) offer 38Mbps or even up to 50 Mbps.

Is this something I should consider before signing on to a new package or should I go for a 17Mbps package and that's fine? How can I find out what my current home is using in order to compare (we're about to move home hence the research).

bumping this as I would love some advice

watching with interest as I am in same boat... also coming to terms with potentially changing email addresses after 10 years with the same one . 10 year old DS happy to put himself in the role of consultant .. and at the moment that is my best option!

There are several on-line sites where you can monitor and check internet speeds, both download and upload I think.

The really fast packages are probably fibre-optic services, so may not be available everywhere. And remember NONE of these speeds are guaranteed, so you may only get a fraction of the advised speed.

But internet packages are a MINEFIELD, and you really need to consult a local expert, and even then there is a vast amount of 'fine print' in the T&Cs, so take great care with what you sign up to.

Thanks amicissimma - that's really useful to me. I want to threaten to leave my provider but need to find out if I can get such good broadband elsewhere so that's really helpful.